Planning Manager

Orange County, CA. $110-135k

Full-Time Onsite. US Citizen or GC only.



JobSummary: Planning Manager

The PlanningManager is responsible for driving results by leading the planningteam. This includes material and labor capacity requirement determinations,demand patterns and forecasts, and ensuring cost-effective and on-time delivery.

Thiscompany manufactures and sells high-tech electronics/control devices/powersystems for the defense and aerospace industry.

Theirkey responsibilities include:

1.Coordinating Production Workflow:

• Responsible for managing production planners to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing production plans in Tijuana, Mexico, and Buena Park, California.
• Holds planners accountable for creating production plans aligned with customer delivery dates, ensuring timely product delivery.

2.Resource Planning:

• Determines necessary capacity, equipment, and materials required to meet production demands effectively.

3.Collaboration andForecasting:

• Collaborates closely with Sales and Operations teams to develop monthly and yearly revenue forecasts and shipment projections.
• Ensures alignment with production planning to meet customer demands cohesively.

4.Metrics and Accountability:

• Establishes and monitors Manufacturing Production Schedule metrics across business units, ensuring accountability in manufacturing processes.

5.Sales and OperationsPlanning (S&OP):

• Coordinates all aspects of the S&OP process to optimize customer service levels and working capital performance.

6.Forecast Management:

• Manages forecasts within the ERP system (Infor - SyteLine) using data from various sources (sales, marketing, finance).

7.Process Optimization andInnovation:

• Develops and implements innovative strategies to support supply chain objectives.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align planning processes with broader supply chain goals.

8.Inventory and ContingencyPlanning:

• Supports optimization of inventory turnover rates and carrying costs.
• Implements contingency plans to address potential material and labor disruptions.

9.Operational Excellence:

• Actively supports initiatives to enhance safety, accuracy, quality, on-time delivery, financial performance, and operational excellence.

10.Reporting andDocumentation:

• Updates daily, weekly, and monthly metrics and reports.
• Manages documents and projects as assigned

11.Travel Requirements

• This role requires occasional travel to our Tijuana, Mexico location, customers, suppliers, and partner facilities. Travel expectations include attending customer or supplier meetings, and internal strategy sessions. Travel schedules will be communicated in advance, allowing for proper planning and preparation.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Industrial Operations, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, or Business Management.
2. 5 to 10 years of related industry experience.
3. A proven record in production planning and management roles.
4. Willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
6. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP, Oracle, or ERP-SyteLine.
7. Previous work experience in Aerospace, Automotive, or Medical industries.
8. APICS Certification.
9. Being bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus. 
10. Location: Able to work onsite in Buena Park, CA (Northern Orange County).

Candidatewill only be considered if:

1.Theycan work onsite.

2.Theyare US Citizens or Green Card holders.

Benefits

Benefits:

110-135k Salary

Bonus

Fullmedical/dental/vision/401k/PTO/etc.